EU Keeps Trade Deal with Israel

Apr 23, 2026, 09:11

Introduction

The European Union (EU) has a special agreement with Israel. Some people wanted to stop this agreement. But the EU decided to keep it.

Main Body

Kaja Kallas is a leader in the EU. She said the 27 EU countries did not agree. Some countries wanted to stop the deal. Some wanted to stop trade from certain areas. But they did not all agree. So, the deal stays the same. Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia want to change the deal. They are worried about people in Gaza and Lebanon. Germany and Italy do not want to change the deal. They think talking and trade are important for peace. Some leaders in Belgium are angry. They say the EU must follow human rights laws. They say the EU is not fair. They think the EU is too soft on Israel but hard on Russia.

Conclusion

The EU countries disagree. The trade deal with Israel continues for now.

Vocabulary Learning

agreement

A decision or promise made between two or more people or groups協議

Example:They made an agreement to meet at the park.

continue

To keep doing something without stopping繼續

Example:The game will continue after lunch.

decide

To make a choice after thinking決定

Example:She decided to go to the store.

important

Something that is necessary or has great value重要

Example:It is important to drink water every day.

worried

Feeling anxious or concerned about something擔心

Example:He is worried about his test tomorrow.